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  • Dark Christmas

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,202 views

    The Magi came in the dark to the Light. Harod stays in the dark.

    Acknowledgement – I found great value in a Christmas Sermon series by Darren Ethier – A fellow contributor to this site. His sermons are called “Christmas Perspectives Series.” Dark Christmas Matthew 2:1-20 Most of you will recall that in these last few weeks of the year we are looking at ...read more

  • God's Hope In Troubled Times

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,147 views

    Through the birth of the Christ child and the visitation of the angels to the shepherds we see a God who cares and comes to us at our worst times to deliver us.

    When we read the Christmas story of the birth of Christ I think we have a tendency to gloss over and glamorize what really happened. We sing our Christmas songs and envision this postcard picture of Jesus in a pristine creche as he lies in a manger on a bed of hay or straw. It’s beautiful, ...read more

  • The Women Of Jesus' Geneology

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,627 views

    It’s good to know that Jesus welcomes such damaged people into his family!

    Matthew 1 3rd Sunday of Advent: December 11, 2005 The Women of the Genealogy of Jesus A few months ago I was beginning to read the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew has the genealogy of Jesus right away. Often when I hit a passage like that, I skim over it to get to the good parts – the stories. ...read more

  • What If The Gift Never Came?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,809 views

    What would be different if the Gift we celebrate never came?

    What If the Gift never came? During this advent season, we have been talking about waiting. And perhaps how we tend to take the ancient meaning of Christmas for granted. The Question for today is What if the gift we celebrate as Christmas didn’t happen? Lets start with a few secular ...read more

  • Only Six Miles Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 9, 2013
     | 6,384 views

    It was only six miles from Jerusalem to Bethlehem.

    Only Six Miles Christmas series 2013 #1 Matthew 2:1-6 1st Dec 2013 Shell Point Baptist Church ALL SERMONS IN CONDENSED FORM How long would it take to walk six miles? • If you/good shape/walk/couple of hours. ...read more

  • Determination (Spiritual Formation Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Anthony Soyao on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,520 views

    Determination as one on the key of true Spiritual Formation

    Determination Philippians 3:10-14 1. Determination is the act of deciding definitely and firmly; also : the result of such an act of decision A. It begins by releasing yourself from the past B. Forgetting what lies behind (Verse 13) C. The past can be our greatest enemy and our greatest ...read more

  • It Was Not A Silent Night

    Contributed by Tom Lawson on May 17, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,869 views

    The Incarnation as Noisy Reality, not Quiet Theology

    It Was NOT a Silent Night Incarnation Reality and Myth Introduction: Illustration (humor): Christmas is a time of surprises. A lady was preparing her Christmas cookies. There came a knock at the door. She went to find a man, his clothes poor, obviously looking for some Christmas odd jobs. He ...read more

  • El Primer Villancico De Navidad

    Contributed by Felix Ramirez on Nov 4, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,981 views

    Una exposición del canto de María

    EL PRIMER VILLANCICO DE NAVIDAD Lucas 1:46-55 INTRODUCCIÓN · ¿A cuántos de ustedes les gustan las canciones de Navidad? Los villancicos (cantos de Navidad) están presentes en cada lugar durante esta época. Los himnos que cantamos son ejemplos de canciones compuestas desde hace 250 años, y que nos ...read more

  • A Strange Way To Save The World

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 94 ratings
     | 28,591 views

    In contrast to what we would do, God didn’t send a superhero to save the world, he sent His Son, the humble, gentle, loving Christ.

    A Strange Way to Save the World Scripture: I Corinthians 1:27-31 Theme: God’s ways are not our ways. He chose to save the world in a way that would bring glory to himself and not to us. Seed: Song “A Strange Way to Save the World” Purpose: To help people understand that God’s view of ...read more

  • Finding Rest

    Contributed by Josh Reich on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,475 views

    In the midst of the holiday season, we talk about peace and yet our lives are moving at incredible rates of speed. How do we slow down in our world and experience the peace God promises?

    As I was thinking this past week about what to talk about, I decided to share with you a little about where I am in my spiritual journey and what God has been showing me recently. No matter how I live throughout the year, every year around the holidays I find myself tired. Have you ever thought ...read more

  • Honor The Overlooked

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,751 views

    This message consider the Shepherds that first heard of the birth of Jesus. The message gives honor to those who are often overlooked.

    Honor the Overlooked Luke 2:8-20 This morning I want to consider the Shepherds that first heard of the birth of Jesus. I want us to give honor to those who are often overlooked. Abraham Lincoln once said, "Die when I may, I want it said of me by those who know me best that I have always ...read more

  • The Second Sign Of The Christmas To Come: Wrapped In Cloths Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 22, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,513 views

    This sermon carefully examines the second of three signs of Christmas to come in Luke 2:12 - the ever famous "swaddling clothes."

    Luke 2:12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” The Second Sign of the Christmas to Come: Wrapped in Cloths I. The sign isn’t useless As a general rule, when people revolve their lives around what kind of clothes other people are wearing - ...read more

  • The Gifts Of Jesus-Peace Series

    Contributed by Jerry La Pere on Dec 7, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,211 views

    This sermon can be used as a stand alone on John 14:27 or be used during the second Sunday in Advent.

    The Gifts of Jesus—Peace First Preached at the Broad Run Baptist Church 12/8/2002 Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 (KJV) Nevertheless the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, when at the first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, and afterward did more ...read more

  • The First Gifts Of Christmas

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,981 views

    This message looks at gifts given that first Christmas.

    When I say Christmas, what do you think? The birth of Christ, Joy to the world, peace on earth and good will to men? Poppycock, when I say Christmas you think: presents, gifts, goodies. For all of the noble and pure motives that we claim we’d be awful disappointed if there wasn’t anything under ...read more

  • What Makes Jesus So Special?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 75 ratings
     | 15,006 views

    Why Christmas is such an important celebration and why 2000 years after His birth, Jesus Christ is worthy of our trust, love, and devotion.

    In less than two weeks it will be Christmas and almost all of us will celebrate the birth of someone born 2000 years ago. Why? That is the question of the day. What makes Jesus Christ so special? Why isn't the birthday of Mohammed, Confucius, or Buddha the biggest holiday of the year? Why does our ...read more